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Walk and Talk | 29/05/2026 | 2:00 pm-5:30 pm

Walk and Talk

Get on those hiking boots and take some time to revel in the great outdoors! The group “Walk and Talk” organises an easy walk once a month – approximately 10 km, 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon – in order to discover or re-discover the beautiful hiking paths of the Maine-et-Loire. Come along with good walking shoes, protection against rain, cold or heat according to the season…. a bottle of water and a little “en-cas” to keep your stamina up !

Maximum number for each walk is 20.

WANT TO JOIN THE GROUP ? EASY AS PIE !

First register through Helloasso using this link (Be careful, you’ll need your library membership number)

The group leader will then get in touch with you about 2 weeks before each walk so that you can sign up.

For further information you can contact our volunteer


Take your TOEIC Test | 04/06/2026 | 9:00 am-12:30 pm

Take your TOEIC Test

The library is an authorized test center for the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test (the Test of English for International Communication). For more information please visit our TOEIC page or to sign up go to the official ETS website.


Garden Club | 04/06/2026 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Garden Club

The Garden Club will visit Jardins Chateau de Villeneuve, Terranjou on JUNE 4 at 14h30

 

We always reserve a restaurant for lunch for those interested. Details about the garden and the lunch are provided to Garden Club members via email well in advance.

 

If you would like more information about this activity, or if you would like to join us for the visit (or the visit + lunch), Click Here!

 


Coffee House | 05/06/2026 | 9:30 am-11:00 am

Coffee House

Join the library community for a special moment to talk about anything and everything (in English of course)! Just come in and chat with others, have a cuppa and enjoy the company. Coffee House is open to all library members. No need to reserve! Recommended donation of 1 €.


Knit and Natter | 05/06/2026 | 10:00 am-11:00 am

Knit and Natter

Come along and bring your knitting,

Have a natter while you’re sitting,

Or learn to knit with wool provided,

Needles loaned and stitches guided.

Knitted garments are très chic,

So be in vogue and start this week.

Knit and Natter is a free activity, open to all library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in.


Saturday Reading Group | 06/06/2026 | 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Reading Group

The Saturday Reading Group is for anyone who loves to read, socialize in English, and meet new people.  For this meeting, the group will read “The Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donoghue.

Meetings are once a month on Saturday afternoons starting at 3 pm. Open to all library members. To sign up please contact the group coordinator at bookgroup@ellia.org.


Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop | 11/06/2026 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Textile Arts & Crafts Workshop

If you enjoy exploring all forms of textile and multimedia art, this activity is for you.

We experiment with many different techniques (embroidery, weaving, patchwork, quilting, collages, dyeing techniques…) and we take pleasure in sharing and exploring various types of work together.

Some of our shared projects are displayed at the library. This year we intend to go further into the artistic side of creation.

No previous expertise required. Just come and join us!


Coffee House | 12/06/2026 | 9:30 am-11:00 am

Coffee House

Join the library community for a special moment to talk about anything and everything (in English of course)! Just come in and chat with others, have a cuppa and enjoy the company. Coffee House is open to all library members. No need to reserve! Recommended donation of 1 €.


Knit and Natter | 12/06/2026 | 10:00 am-11:00 am

Knit and Natter

Come along and bring your knitting,

Have a natter while you’re sitting,

Or learn to knit with wool provided,

Needles loaned and stitches guided.

Knitted garments are très chic,

So be in vogue and start this week.

Knit and Natter is a free activity, open to all library members. No need to reserve, just come and enjoy! If anyone has some extra yarn please bring it in.


Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits | 13/06/2026 | 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Journée Portes Ouvertes et Essais Gratuits

Come discover our collection of 20,000 books in English and assortment of cultural activities!

This day is an excellent opportunity to discover the English-language Library in Angers.  We are a registered non-profit organization and proudly house the second-largest collection of English-language books in France. We currently have 1,800 members from 72 different countries.  You are welcome to join us to:

  • Visit our space
  • Get to know our staff and volunteers
  • Learn about our cultural activities and events
  • Participate in our activity free trials (by reservation only)

Program for activity free trials:

14h – 14:45 | ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP (Adults)

15h – 15:45 |  ENGLISH CAMP (Collégiens)

16h – 16:45 | CHILDREN’S HOUR (3-6 years old)

To ensure the free trials run smoothly, we kindly ask that you reserve your spot in advance. 

 


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